PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES—The Lead Pastor will:
- Be a communicator, able to craft and deliver biblical and relevant sermons that effectively speak to both new and maturing Christians.
- Be an organizational leader with experience developing strategic initiatives and managing change while guiding congregational leaders, staff, and the congregation into a new season of ministry.
- Be a team-builder with experience fostering unity within the Shepherds Board, Governing Board, staff, volunteers, and congregation.
- Be a role model of a follower of Jesus, humbly raising-up disciple-making disciples who grow to become more like Jesus.
- Be a shepherd whose care for the spiritual well-being of the congregation is characterized by love and humility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preaching—the Lead Pastor is responsible for preaching and will do so in a manner that is both biblical and relevant.
- Corporate Worship—the Lead Pastor is responsible for planning and orchestrating worship services which are relevant and faithful to Scripture. This responsibility is shared with members of the staff.
- Organizational Leadership – The Lead Pastor is responsible for developing, equipping and empowering congregational leadership and staff in a way that unifies the congregation around a shared vision for the future, empowers volunteers and staff for mission, and aligns programs and ministries with the congregation's core values.
- Pastoral Care—the Lead Pastor will assure timely pastoral care for those seeking baptism, marriage, healing, encouragement, and spiritual direction. This responsibility will be shared with incoming staff.
- Public Presence—the Lead Pastor will represent the congregation in the community and denomination.

EXPECTATIONS:
- Practice prayer and other spiritual disciplines, including a weekly sabbath.
- Develop and execute a plan for spiritual and professional growth.
- Enjoy serving a diverse, multi-generational congregation.
- Support and report to the Shepherds/Elders and
- Governing Board of Bloomingdale Church.
- Affirm the "Statement of Faith" and the "Official Statements" of the C&MA.
- Be ordained through the C&MA or be licensable under the C&MA and agree to pursue ordination in the Alliance Midwest District of C&MA after being licensed.